Handle bar



MW ,19%, B. J. ANDERSON HANDLE BAR Filed Feb. 17, 1937 INVENTOR.

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Patented Nov. 8, 1938 UNITED STATES ATENT OFFICE 8 Claims.

This invention relates to an improvement in handlebars and has forone of its principal objects the provision of means for constructing a device of the kind mentioned from a limited number of interlocking parts. The invention teaches the construction of a handlebar wherein such conventional securing means as rivets, bolts, welding and the like are entirely eliminated.

Another object of the invention is the provision of means whereby one of the sections of the handlebar is formed with outwardly projecting flanges.

Still another important object of advantage resides in the provision of means whereby another section of the handlebar is provided with a flanged portion which is adapted to be crimped over portions of the complementary part for securing-the members together.

A still further object of importance resides in the provision of means for securing a post to the handlebar itself.

Another and still further important object of the invention resides in the provision of means for economically producing an exceedingly light and slightly flexible device which is exceptionally strong and well capable of withstanding abusive treatment.

An additional object of importance is the provision of means for preventing rotation of grips or handles positioned on the ends of the assembled handlebar.

Additional objects of importance and advantage will become apparent as the following detailed description progresses reference being had to the accompanying drawing in which a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated and wherein,

Fig. 1 is a top plan view of a handlebar which embodies the invention.

Fig. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a front elevational view of the post member.

5 is a top plan view of the post member.

Fig. 6 is a sectional view, slightly enlarged, taken on line 66 of Fig. 1.

As shown in the drawing:

The reference numeral It] indicates in general a post which in the preferred embodiment of the invention is formed of sheet metal. The lower portion 12 of the post is curled into tubular formation and the upper portion thereof is curved forwardly and is expanded to form a relatively flat attaching surface as indicated by the reference numeral l4.

Formed in the flat surface I4 of the post and projecting downwardly therefrom is a plurality of cylindrical members Hi. The outwardly extending edges of the flat portion M of the post are turned downwardly as is indicated by the reference numeral l8.

Positioned beneath the flat portion M of the post and rigidly secured thereto by the downwardly projecting cylindrical members I6, as is clearly shown in Fig. 3, is an apertured stamped member 29. The member 20 forms the bottom half of the handlebar proper. The stamped member 20 is substantially semi-circular in plan formation and has an outwardly projecting flange formed of the front and rear edges.

Formed in the member 20 intermediate the center and each end is an elongated aperture 22. The metal at the edges of the apertures is turned upwardly and forms in cross section a substantially semi-cylindrical formation on each side of the aperture 22 as is best shown in Fig. 6.

Positioned on the member 20 and rigidly secured thereto is a stamped member 24 which corresponds in plan formation to the member 20. The outwardly projecting flanges 26 along the front and rear edges of the stamped member 24 are crimped over the outwardly projecting flanges of the member 20 as is best shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 6. The forward edge of the flat portion I4 is secured to the flange on the forward edge of the stamped member 20 by the crimped flange 26 as is best shown in Fig. 3.

The crimped flanges 26 in addition to rigidly securing the member 24 to the member 20 also provide a practically indestructible bumper which protects the balance of the handle bar from in- Jury.

Additionally, it will be apparent that the flange 40 member 26 extending along the ends of the handle bar will prevent rotation of a grip or handle positioned thereon.

It will be apparent from the foregoing that herein is provided a rugged and well built device capable of standing exceedingly heavy and abusive treatment.

Moreover, because of the overlapping front and rear edges of the structure the possibility of denting and bending the device from running into obstacles is practically eliminated.

I am aware that many changes may be made and numerous details of construction varied throughout a wide range without departing from the principles of this invention and I, therefore, 55

do not propose limiting the patent granted hereon other than is necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention:

1. A handlebar comprising a pair of complementary stampings, one of said stampings having the entire forward edge thereof crimped over the flange on the forward edge of the other stamping, means allowing the flexing of the end portions of said handlebar, and a post secured to said handlebar.

2. A handlebar comprising two complementary stampings, portions of the edges of one stamping being crimped over portions of the edges of the other stamping, each of said stampings having portions thereof cut away to allow flexing of the end portions of said handle bar, and a steering post secured to said joined stampings.

3. A handlebar comprising an apertured stamping, said stamping having an upwardly curved front and rear portion, the edges of said stamping being turned outwardly, and a complementary stamping positioned on said first named stamping and having the edges thereof crimped over said outwardly turned edges, portions adjacent the front and rear edges of the joined stampings intermediate the center and each end being of tubular formation.

4. A handle bar comprising a sheet metal horizontal portion and a sheet metal vertical portion, said vertical portion comprising a tubular lower part and a forwardly extending substantially flat upper part, means formed of said flat upper part for securing the vertical portion to the horizontal portion, said horizontal portion comprising a pair of complementary stampings having portions intermediate the center and each end cut away, and the metal between the cut away portion and each edge curled into tubular formation to provide outwardly and rearwardly projecting flexible arms.

5. A handle bar comprisinga sheet metal member, a bead formed along the entire front of said sheetmetal member, portions of the handle bar intermediate the center and each end being cut away and the balance thereof being formed to allow a limited flexing of the ends of the device, and means in the center of said sheet metal member for receiving securing members of a steering post.

6. In a handle bar, a pair of complementary stampings joined at the front and rear edges thereof, portions intermediate said front and rear edges being cut away, and a plurality of securing member receiving openings in the central portion of said handle bar.

7. A flexible handle bar comprising a pair of apertured stampings, the metal adjacent the edges of one of said stampings being crimped over the edges of the other stamping, portions of each stamping intermediate the front and rear edges thereof being cut away, and a steering post secured to the joined stampings.

8. A handle bar comprising a pair of complementary stampings joined along the longitudinal edges thereof, a portion of said stampings intermediate the center and each end being cut away, the metal adjacent the cut away portions being curled to produce two parallel tubular parts on each side of the joined stampings, and means for attaching a steering post to the handle bar.

BERT J. ANDERSON. 

